Join Our Team
Be part of a team that values the diversity of culture, perspectives and lived experiences. A team dedicated to nurturing leaders who will champion the wellbeing of our community.
At YES, you’ll play a key role in helping our community claim their enjoyment of natural spaces by breaking down the barriers that have historically impeded access to the outdoors for youth and families of color, and those who identify with other non-dominant backgrounds .
Full-time employees at YES enjoy 100% employer-covered medical, vision, and dental benefits; 403(b) retirement matching; a generous amount of paid holidays, wellness days, and vacation time; and a wide range of wellness and professional development perks. All within a culture built around equity, continuous learning, and shared leadership.
Current Openings:
Development Director:
YES seeks a dynamic leader to enhance the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising and communication. With a recent expansion in team size and a capital campaign underway, the Development Director will spearhead the effort to raise $2.7 million for operating expenses and $1 million for the capital campaign in 2024-25. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with board members and donors, the ideal candidate will be skilled in relationship-building, fundraising, and project management, and thrive in collaborative environments with a commitment to place-based work and racial equity. Read the full job description here.
Open application for creatives and contractors:
YES often seeks the services of experts and creatives in many different fields to contribute to our work through special projects. We hire for photography, graphic design, videography, event coordination, facilitation, and much more.
We strive to hire contractors whose identity and lived experiences reflect the diversity of the community we engage.
If you are interested in being considered for work with YES in the future, please fill out this form and someone from our team will be in touch.
YES is an equal opportunity employer and requires all employees to have received an FDA- approved vaccine against Covid-19 as a condition of employment. You will be part of a team that values a diversity of cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. We carefully consider every applicant who takes the time to apply. YES strives to reflect the community it is proud to engage with and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Interested in learning about service as a member of our Board of Directors? Please contact executive director Eric Aaholm, eric@yesfamilies.org.